Japan Election: Japan’s LDP, Komeito Fails to Reach 50 Seats; Losing Majority in House of Councillors
Japan Election: Japan’s LDP, Komeito Fails to Reach 50 Seats; Losing Majority in House of Councillors by wolframite
Japan’s ruling coalition lost its majority in the House of Councillors in Sunday’s election, an outcome that will add pressure on embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who vowed to stay on despite yet another heavy blow to his party.
Japan’s ruling coalition lost its majority in the House of Councillors in Sunday’s election, an outcome that will…
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In the July 20 Upper House election, the Sanseito party is set to win more than 10 seats,…
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Increasing pressure within the LDP to “remove Ishiba” [2025 House of Councillors election]
In the July 20 Upper House election, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito…
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Upper House Election [Breaking News] LDP and Komeito facing headwinds, uncertain whether they will achieve a majority… Democratic Party and Sanseito make great strides
The voting for Japan’s Upper House election ended at 8 p.m. on July 20. The main question is…